Mott MacDonald is a multi-disciplined engineering and advisory consultancy, with a significant presence in the West Coast transportation and infrastructure and water/wastewater realm. We work on some of the largest tunnel projects in the world. As a result of our continued and sustained growth, we're now looking to hire an engineer to our geotechnics practice to support our current and future infrastructure projects in the Bay Area.
This will be a versatile role undertaking a cross-section of projects from any or all of the following sectors: energy, pipelines, bridges/highways/pavements, dams, excavations, tunnels water and wastewater, ports and wharf facilities, retaining structures in soil/rock, and other infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include:
Development and execution of field investigation program to collect data for use in design, preparation of Geotechnical Data Reports;
Assessment of subsurface conditions and development of design criteria, Geotechnical Interpretation/Engineering Reports;
Detailed static analyses for geotechnical aspects of the types of projects listed above;
Detailed seismic analyses for geotechnical aspects of the types of projects listed above including site response analysis, seismic slope stability analysis, and liquefaction triggering analyses;
Development of field instrumentation programs and evaluation of collected data;
Production of design solutions, reports, and contributions to/reviews of specifications and drawings;
Writing reports for submission to clients, including design-related technical memoranda and Geotechnical Baseline Reports;
Assisting in the preparation of proposals for submission to clients;
Ability to lay out/develop a design program and independently lead and manage a team of designers;
Managing and mentoring junior/graduate engineers and supporting their development;
Liaising with clients, responding to queries, and attending design and progress meetings.
Candidate Specification
Mott MacDonald's experience in infrastructure projects dates to the early 1900s. Our team of professionals provides cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions for North American infrastructure with unprecedented success. We're looking for a designer to join our team to continue this and invite applications from candidates with:
Bachelor's in civil engineering and Master's in geotechnical engineering;
Professional engineer (PE) license in California or ability to obtain a license within 3 months;
5-10 years of experience in geotechnical consultancy (not including education);
Proficient use of geotechnical software (e.g. GeoStudio packages/Slide, Ensoft packages, DEEPSOIL, Flac or Plaxis);
Proven track record in geotechnical design;
Interest in machine learning, automation, digital integration, and multidisciplinary working.
You'll be a career-minded individual with aspirations of working on challenging and exciting infrastructure projects. Working in a team environment in Mott MacDonald's San Jose, CA, or San Francisco, CA, office, you'll need a positive attitude to promote the program, our organization, and our achievements.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 USD
Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Equal employment opportunity is the law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
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